Renault Clio: To lock the system
Renault Clio IV (2014-2019) Owners Manual / Practical advice / Puncture, emergency spare wheel / To lock the system
- Press nut 3, screwing it on fully until it locks in place. Several turns will be necessary. This operation is essential to ensure that the wheel is secure;
- return handle 4 to its original position;
- clip the tool kit;
- replace the cover, then lower it and replace the luggage compartment carpet.
NB: if the tool kit does not lock in place, check the tightness of nut 3 and the correct positioning of handle 4.
Special features
The emergency spare wheel holder should always be present when you are driving even when the wheel itself is not present: risk of water entering the vehicle.
If you have to release it when it is not holding a wheel, push the centre of the wheel holder towards the ground while pressing handle 4.
| It is essential to lock the nut so that the wheel is held securely. |
| The system should only be used with the original vehicle wheels or identical wheels. |
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Tyre inflation kit
The kit repairs tyres when
tread A has been damaged
by objects smaller
than 4 mm. It cannot repair
all types of puncture, such as cuts
larger than 4 mm, or cuts in tyre
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Tools
The tools included in the tool kit depend
on the vehicle.
Tool kit A is located in the tray under
the luggage compartment carpet.
Lift the cover and remove it.
Wheelbrace 1
Locks or
Wheel trims - wheel
Remove the wheel trim using hubcap
tool 1 (located in the tool kit) by engaging
the hook in the opening near
valve 2.
To refit it, align it with valve 2. Push the
retaining hooks in fully,
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Rear brake calliper mounting: Removal - Refitting
DISC BRAKE
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Put the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle: Towing and lifting).
Remove:
the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, 35A-1),
the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle components,
Rear brake pads: Removal
Throttle valve: Cleaning
D4F or F4R or K4J or K4M or M4R
IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this operation.
IMPORTANT
Always wear protective gear (gloves, goggles and
breathing masks).
Note:
Be sure to work in a clean environment so as not to
allow any contamination of the throttle valve.
CLEANING
I - CLEAN
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